Events - 2010:

Following is the Society's 2010 Schedule of Events. Note: Dates of the Historical Walking tours are under development. Also, events may be changed or rescheduled, so check this site often.

For more detailed Walking Tour information, click

Questions? Call us at 905-844-2695 or e-mail info@oakvillehistory.org.

Jan. 12
Tues.
1 pm
Office re-opens (Tues. & Thurs., 1:00 - 4:30 pm) after Holiday break.
March 17
Wed.
6:30 pm
OHS Annual General Meeting. The general public, members and friends of the OHS are cordially invited to attend. There's a potluck supper before the meeting (bring whatever you like). Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street.

April 24Sat

9 am - 4 pm Our own Antiques Roadshow! At Turner Chapel Antiques 37 Lakeshore Road West Oakville. Come along and meet Jed Gardner and bring your collectables. Your item appraised - $5.00 for small items, $10.00 for larger items. All money donated to the Oakville Historical Society. For larger items, a house call can be arranged at a cost of $25.00 - by appointment only. Call Turner Chapel Antiques at 905-338-3252.
May 15
Sat
9 am - 1 pm. Rain date 29th White Elepant Sale. At the Oakville Historical Society building, 110 King Street. All sorts of bargains - books, jewelley, small furniture, dishes and nic nacs. Please - no clothing items - they do not sell!
May 19
Wed
7:30 pm

Surely Not in Canada? Speaker: Author Ken Weber. Warning - be prepared to laugh!

June13th Sun
12 noon - 4 pm Band Concert in Lakeside Park. Bring a picnic hamper and lawn chairs. Admission is free.
Sept. 25 and Sun 26

Doors Open Oakville. Some of Oakville's intriguing, charming and historic sites will be open to the public.Be sure to mark your calendars! Co-hosted by the Oakville Historical Society and the Erchless Museum.

Sept. 26
Sun.
1:30 pm - 4 pm

Harvest Festival. Celebrate that special time of year with us at Thomas House, Lakeside Park. There will be crafts, a bake table, free apple cider, games for the kids and lots of fun! Admission is free

Oct. 07
Thu.
7pm & 8:30pm

Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details, description and costs, click here.

Oct. 09
Sat.
7pm & 8:30pm
Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details, description and costs, click here.
Oct. 16
Sat
6 pm, 7pm & 8:30 pm Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details, description and costs, click here.
Oct. 19
Tue.
7pm & 8:30pm

Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details and description, click here.

Oct 20 Wed
7:30 pm

The Mississauga Disaster Revisited. Slides and discussioon by involved people

.Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street. Everyone welcome - Society Members and the Public. Admission free - contributions gratefully accepted.

Oct. 21
Thu.
7pm & 8:30pm

Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details and description, click here.

Oct. 23
Sat
6pm, 7pm &8:30pm
Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details, description and costs, click here.
Oct. 26
Tue
6pm, 7pm &8:30pm
Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details, description and costs, click here.
Oct. 28
Thu
6pm, 7pm &
8:30pm

Ghost Walk - Walking Tour (about 1 hour).
For details and description, click here.

Nov 17 Wed
7:30 pm

Down to the Sea in Ships: Come on a Voyage of Discovery. Speaker: Phil Brimacombe, author of the Oakville and Bronte Harbour books.

Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street. Everyone welcome - Society Members and the Public. Admission free - contributions gratefully accepted.